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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 WMAMOT history

LB08 WMA is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 2 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
95,895 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 WMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 WMA was last recorded at 95,895 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,857 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,895 miles
  • 2023 – 91,138 miles
  • 2022 – 88,253 miles
  • 2021 – 85,056 miles
  • 2019 – 79,891 miles
  • 2018 – 76,095 miles
  • 2017 – 71,956 miles
  • 2016 – 70,665 miles
  • 2015 – 68,489 miles
  • 2014 – 64,904 miles
  • 2013 – 60,933 miles
  • 2012 – 53,245 miles
  • 2011 – 35,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,895 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine noisy suspected fly wheelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,895 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    857605018301
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy suspected fly wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail95,857 miles (+4,719)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    824605435038
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy suspected fly wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,138 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,138 miles
    Test number
    895184724695
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,133 miles (+2,880)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    648839548199
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,253 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,253 miles
    Test number
    448415408965
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered with under seal

  6. Fail88,173 miles (+3,117)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    259048668246
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    936450272154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  8. Fail85,056 miles (+5,165)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    542019377415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  9. Pass79,891 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    775835090019
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail79,800 miles (+3,705)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,800 miles
    Test number
    305678301540
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass76,095 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    431437835378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,956 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,956 miles
    Test number
    261091314692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,665 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    849631295546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,489 miles (+3,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    728649985176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,904 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    247012964058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,933 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    547534963006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,245 miles (+17,479)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    436729172159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside

  18. Pass35,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    705359851111
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail35,766 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    976279451176
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB08 WMA

Does LB08 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 WMA expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 WMA?
The MOT on LB08 WMA expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 WMA done?
LB08 WMA was recorded at 95,895 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has LB08 WMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 WMA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 WMA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 WMA find?
LB08 WMA passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: engine noisy suspected fly wheel; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 3 more.

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